In her expanded role, she will oversee marketing across the company’s entire portfolio of global dining brands, with a focus on strengthening brand presence and cultural relevance

Mumbai: Gourmet Investments Pvt. Ltd., an Indian casual dining restaurant and hotel chain, has announced the elevation of Shambhavi Mishra as its new Head of Marketing.

Over the past two years, Mishra has led marketing for PizzaExpress and Chili’s American Grill & Bar, driving digital-first strategies, consumer engagement, and impactful campaigns. In her expanded role, she will now oversee marketing across the company’s entire portfolio of global dining brands, including P.F. Chang’s, with a focus on strengthening brand presence and cultural relevance in India’s fast-evolving dining landscape.

Before joining Gourmet Investments, Mishra served as AVP–Marketing at Impresario Handmade Restaurants, where she handled strategy for SOCIAL, antiSOCIAL, Smoke House Deli, Boss Burger, Lucknowee, and HungLi across 47+ locations nationwide. At SOCIAL, she played a key role in redefining F&B marketing by combining community building, workspace strategy, and culture-first partnerships—positioning the brand at the center of India’s creative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

During her career, Mishra has driven high-profile collaborations with brands such as Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, Tinder, Bumble, Budweiser, Absolut, Flipkart, and franchises like Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, and Gully Gang. She also created original intellectual properties like Fresh Cuts, Satrangi Mela, Culture Chutney, and Deluxe Thali, celebrating art, music, sustainability, inclusivity, and diversity.

A graduate of ISB and MICA, with an undergraduate degree from the Institute of Technology & Management, Mishra is known for her strategic clarity, entrepreneurial mindset, and digital-first approach. She has also been a strong advocate for women’s safety, gender inclusivity, and diversity in both workplace culture and consumer engagement.